10 Series to Fill That Binge-Size Hole in Your Heart

Here are 10 perfect replacements for your favorite showsand how to find them so you can do it up this weekend.

Missing Girls? Panicked about the end of Mad Men? Here are 10 replacements for your favorite shows—and where to find them. Prepare to fall down an entertainment k-hole suited to your very discerning tastes.

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True Detective: James Bridges/HBO; Rectify: AMC

12 Series to Fill That Binge-Size Hole in Your Heart

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Game of Thrones: Macall B Polay/HBO; Kings: Eric Liebowitz/NBC

If you love HBO's Game of Thrones, try NBC's Kings

While Game of Thrones immerses you in the mythical old-world of Westeros, Kings is set a little closer to home—time-wise, at least. In this futuristic retelling of David and Goliath, a young solider (our David) saves the life of the king’s son, raising the young solider through the ranks of the modern-day monarchy. You’ll get your fix of family drama, cunning kingdom politics, and attractive, non-royal heroes. Your temporary Jon Snow? Meet Sebastian Stan.

Like Girls' darker, younger cousin, Skins focuses on three groups of teens (throughout the seven seasons) in their last two years of the U.K. equivalent to high school. Known for breaking boundaries—much like Lena Dunham’s masterpiece—Skins explores teenage sexuality, heartbreak, and experimentation with the same refreshing frankness you’ve come to love from Hannah Horvath.

Where to find it: instant streaming on Netflix.

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Scandal: ABC; The West Wing: NBC

If you love ABC's Scandal, try NBC's The West Wing

The West Wing is everything you want the government to be—while Scandal is everything you’re afraid it is. Both have political drama, but The West Wing shows the empathetic, human side of government. Think the heart-wrenching moments between Olivia and Fitz (when they aren’t committing major, capital-offense crimes), but in, like, every episode.

Where to find it: instant streaming on Netflix.

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True Detective: James Bridges/HBO; Rectify: AMC

If you love HBO's True Detective, try Sundance's Rectify

With a similar deliberate pace and the same dreamy-yet-meticulous attention to detail as the HBO standout, Rectify tells the story of an accused murderer (Daniel Holden played by Aden Young) freed from death row by new DNA evidence, through evocative dialogue and a languid tone. Take that, Rust and Marty.

Where to find it: instant streaming on Netflix.

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Mad Men: Jaimie Trueblood/AMC; The Sopranos: Barry Wetcher/HBO

If you love AMC's Mad Men, try HBO's The Sopranos

Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner worked for David Chase on the final season of The Sopranos, and those earlier writing credits resonate in the captivating life of Don Draper. Even the final scene in the May 19 episode “The Strategy” mirrored an iconic Sopranos scene. And with both directors’ uncanny ability to establish mood through unconventional shots, it’s easy to get lost in the dysfunction of the Sopranos the same way you get lost in the dysfunction of the Drapers.

Where to find it: gotta buy this one or order it from Netflix DVD.

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Looking: John P. Johnson/HBO; Queer as Folk: Everett Collection

If you love HBO's Looking, try Showtime's Queer as Folk

Queer as Folk, which is based on the British series of the same name, essentially set the stage for the success of Looking. As the first TV show to honestly and accurately (though not comprehensively) depict gay life, it redefined the way gay characters were presented on air. Though Looking pushes this boundary further, the sexual escapades, relationships, and bevy of gay political and health issues of the group of five gay men on Folk gives you a different perspective beyond the stereotype of the lives of gay men.

Where to find it: instant streaming on Netflix.

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Workaholics: Adam Newacheck; The League: Everett Collection

If you love Comedy Central's Workaholics, try FX's The League

The boys of Workaholics have nothing on the hijinks of the six friends of The League. Following the old friends in their fantasy football league, the semi-scripted comedy (much like the often-improvised Workaholics) features equally bawdy comedy and almost-unbelievable everyday scenarios as the friends set out to win the fantasy league—and make each other’s lives miserable.

Where to find it: instant streaming on Netflix.

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VEEP: Paul Schiraldi/HBO; Extras: Youtube

If you love HBO's Veep, try HBO's Extras

Much like Vice President Selina Meyer, Andy Millman (played by Ricky Gervais) finds out that his so-called glamorous gig (being an actor) is not at all what he expected. Both are strong in satire and parody, poking fun at traditionally lauded positions, and inviting viewers to join in on the fun. Bonus: Extras has the best guest stars: from Kate Winslet to Daniel Radcliffe to Orlando Bloom.

Where to find it: gotta buy this one or order it from Netflix DVD.

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Bates Motel: A&E; American Horror Story: FX

If you love A&E's Bates Motel, try FX's American Horror Story

While Bates Motel tells the twisted back story of Alfred Hitchcock’s film 1960 Psycho, American Horror Story cycles through different characters and scenarios each season—from modern-day Los Angeles, to Massachusetts in 1964, to 1800s New Orleans. If you love the creepy, horror undertones running through Bates, the horror film-esque feel of American Horror Story will keep you afraid of the dark.

Where to find it: instant streaming on Netflix.

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If you love Fox's The Mindy Project, try NBC's 30 Rock

What’s not to love about strong, successful female lead characters? Both Liz Lemon and Mindy Lahiri struggle to find the balance between love and work in New York City, reminding us all that it’s okay to eat street bearclaws and night cheese. And the similar unlucky-in-love undertones also serve as a reality check—your quality of life is not defined by love.

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